by Star News Staff | Jul 4, 2021 | National, News
– – – Photo “Trump Rally in Sarasota” by Dan Scavino.
by Peter D'Abrosca | Jul 4, 2021 | News, SNEF-Journalism, Tennessee, The South
After a flurry of protests featuring high-profile activists, politicians and a public relations campaign against the project, the company that was planning to build the Byphalia Pipeline through Memphis abruptly canceled the project Friday. The pipeline, which...
by Star News Staff | Jul 4, 2021 | Commentary, News
by Ambassador Callista L. Gingrich and Speaker Newt Gingrich On Independence Day we reflect together as a nation on a remarkable moment in history 244 years ago, when 56 men from 13 colonies gathered in Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence....
by The Center Square | Jul 4, 2021 | National, News, The West
by Bethany Blankley The recall election of California Gov. Gavin Newsom has been set for September 14. Registered voters will receive a ballot in the mail whether they asked for one or not by mid-August. “Gavin Newsom and his allies have tried every trick in...
by Star News Staff | Jul 4, 2021 | National, News
by Ailan Evans Home prices reached record highs in April as the housing market continued to boom, with home prices in areas around cities climbing at the fastest rate on record. Average home prices in metropolitan areas, measured by the S&P CoreLogic...
by Star News Staff | Jul 4, 2021 | National, News
by Star News Staff | Jul 4, 2021 | National, News
by Eric Lendrum After Joe Biden further delayed efforts to withdraw all American military forces from the nation of Afghanistan earlier this year, new reports suggest that the withdrawal will be delayed indefinitely and could leave up to 1,000 troops in the...
by Star News Staff | Jul 4, 2021 | National, News
by Star News Staff | Jul 4, 2021 | Commentary, News
by Ellie Gardey Catholic parishes, schools, and dioceses have for years responded to transgenderism by simply ignoring the issue altogether. But that’s starting to change, largely because the problem is getting too big for churches to ignore. “My sense is that...
by Laura Baigert | Jul 4, 2021 | Battleground States, Ohio, The Midwest
WELLINGTON, Ohio – Republican primary challenger Jim Renacci said he jumped into the gubernatorial race because, after two and a half years under Governor Mike DeWine, Ohio has fallen farther behind. Renacci spoke with The Ohio Star last Saturday while...
by The Center Square | Jul 4, 2021 | Battleground States, Ohio, The Midwest
by J.D. Davidson School groups throughout Ohio and around the nation have praised the recently signed Ohio state budget that expands education choice opportunities for parents and students. The budget, signed late Wednesday night by Gov. Mike DeWine, increased...
by Hayley Tschetter | Jul 4, 2021 | Battleground States, Minnesota, The Upper-Midwest
The Mankato School District paid a group $67,000 to the Minnesota Education Equity Partnership to assess the curriculum and policies in place. The group suggested that Mankato update it’s mission statement, values, and have a “list of equity questions to ask...
by The Center Square | Jul 4, 2021 | Battleground States, Florida, The South
by John Haughey Independence Day 2020 was a lackluster affair for many, made all the sadder by attempts to celebrate July 4 amid pandemic-induced isolation without the parades, public firework shows and other communal and family gatherings that traditionally...
by Zachery Schmidt | Jul 4, 2021 | Arizona, Battleground States, The West
Tucson’s latest budget included a $500,000 allocation for the creation of an Office of Equity to advance social justice and eliminate racism. Mayor Regina Romero included news of the allocation in an announcement about the budget approval last Monday....
by Star News Staff | Jul 4, 2021 | Battleground States, The South, Virginia
by Jennie Taer A Virginia law that went into effect Thursday makes releasing balloons illegal. Individuals who are 16 years old and older who release balloons in the state will now be fined $25, according to a summary of the law. In the case where someone below...
by The Center Square | Jul 4, 2021 | Battleground States, Michigan, The Upper-Midwest
by Bruce Walker Michigan’s recovery from the massive unemployment endured during the COVID-19 pandemic is among the fastest in the country, last week’s employment numbers indicate. That assessment is according to a recently released WalletHub report, which...
by Star News Staff | Jul 4, 2021 | Commentary, News
by Judge Michael Warren The toxic cultural and political environment in which we live continues to slowly unravel our once shared belief in the American Dream. Many people on this Independence Day will undoubtedly go through the empty gestures of fireworks,...
by Peter D'Abrosca | Jul 4, 2021 | Battleground States, SNEF-Journalism, The South, Virginia
Former Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe (D), once again a candidate for the state’s highest office, was caught selectively editing statements made years ago by his Republican opponent for a campaign ad. McAuliffe, according to a Washington Post fact-checker,...
by The Center Square | Jul 4, 2021 | Battleground States, Georgia, The South
by Nyamekye Daniel New laws that will cut income taxes for Georgians and increase tax incentives for businesses go into effect Thursday with the start of a new fiscal year. Dubbed the Tax Relief Act of 2021, House Bill 593, raises the standard deduction on...
by Grant Holcomb | Jul 4, 2021 | Battleground States, Florida, The South
A federal judge on Thursday blocked a Florida law capping contributions to political committees behind ballot initiatives which become constitutional amendments. The law would have capped the donation limit at $3,000. Florida’s Constitution is one of the most...
by Chris Butler | Jul 4, 2021 | Battleground States, Georgia, The South
U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA-05) announced she will co-chair the Washington, D.C.-based Congressional Voting Rights Caucus to fight what she calls voter suppression bills in 14 states. In this role, according to a press release, Williams will replace the...
